**DECEMBER 6**

DECEMBER 6 - Hosea 3:1–4:19 - God commands Hosea to redeem his adulterous wife, symbolizing His love for unfaithful Israel despite her idolatry. - Israel is condemned for lacking knowledge of God, rampant sin, and pride; judgment is coming, yet future restoration is promised. - Psalm 138:7–8 - Even in the midst of trouble, God preserves David’s life and defeats his enemies. - The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; His steadfast love endures forever and He will not abandon His work. - Proverbs 29:18 - Without prophetic vision or revelation, the people cast off restraint and perish. - Blessed is the one who keeps God’s law. - 1 John 4:1–21 - Test the spirits: true spirits confess Jesus Christ came in the flesh; God is love and perfect love casts out fear. - We love because He first loved us; loving one another proves God abides in us and His love is perfected in us.